Lil’ Drug Store Products Congratulates Carmex “Half-Court Hero” Contest Winner Michael Drysch for His Amazing Hook Shot Benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Lebron James Family Foundation

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lil’ Drug Store Products (LDSP), the exclusive distributor of a variety of Carmex products in convenience stores nationwide is pleased to congratulate Carma Laboratories on the success of its Carmex Half-Court Hero contest and the company’s 75th anniversary. The maker of Carmex hit nothing but net when Michael Drysch of McHenry, Illinois, became the contest’s Grand Prize Winner by sinking a hook shot from half-court during the January 25, 2013, Miami Heat-Detroit Pistons NBA game.

“As a family-owned company for nearly 40 years, serving our communities has always been top priority, and we’re pleased to share the same charitable values as Carma Laboratories, another family-owned and operated business.”

The Half-Court Hero contest was a partnership between Carma Laboratories and LebronJames.com, which represents the Miami Heat star player. By making this terrific shot, Carmex Lip Balm donated a total prize of $150,000. Drysch won $75,000 for himself and scored a $75,000 donation for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Lebron James Family Foundation.

“We’re proud of our partner Carma Laboratories for creating the innovative and altruistic Half-Court Hero contest,” said Paul Rossberger, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Lil’ Drug Store Products. “As a family-owned company for nearly 40 years, serving our communities has always been top priority, and we’re pleased to share the same charitable values as Carma Laboratories, another family-owned and operated business.”

“The Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Lebron James Family Foundation serve our communities in so many extraordinary ways; we are honored to support their programs,” said Mike Pietsch, Executive Vice President for Carma Laboratories.

Like Carma Laboratories, LDSP has special appreciation for charitable efforts like the Half-Court Heroes program. Since its founding, LDSP and its employees have given time, talents, and financial resources to support community growth and strength, especially in the company’s Cedar Rapids, Iowa home. Among LDSP’s supported organizations is the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, which allows for collaboration between individuals, families, nonprofit agencies, and businesses to give back to the community and dozens of deserving charitable organizations.

Headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Lil' Drug Store Products offers a variety of premium brands through its 3 divisions: Convenience Retailing, Consumer Products, and International. Convenience Retailing lines include OTC drug products, trial size personal care items, general merchandise, automotive accessories and exclusive brands like Rayovac, Ricola and Carmex.